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This unfolding case centers on George Palo, a 90-year-old male who has been diagnosed with early-stage dementia. The three simulation scenarios cover issues related to disease progression, such as behavioral changes, medication management, maintainence of function and independence, and falls. The student nurse will be expected to use appropriate tools to assess his cognition and depression, provide emotional support, discuss adjustments in activities, conduct a physical assessment, review medications, and use the SBAR technique to collaborate with the physical therapist. The unfolding case has 11 dowloadable files, including audio files, scripts, instructor toolkits, templates, and chart materials.

Source: National League for Nursing (NLN), 2019.
https://www.nln.org/education/teaching-resources/professional-development-programsteaching-resourcesace-all/ace-z/unfolding-cases-7798b55c-7836-6c70-9642-ff00005f0421